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Balancing Act

Try out the City of Boulder's participatory budgeting tool called Balancing Act.

The budget is a significant document in that it guides spending and priorities for the upcoming year. Recognizing that community members may have other ideas for how to allocate limited resources, the city this year is unveiling a new digital tool called Balancing Act. Balancing Act details the city’s revenues and breaks out spending by specific departments, and individuals can adjust the proposed spending to show the impacts of potential changes.

“This interactive tool is one way the city is working to improve the level of information and engagement with our community,” City Manager Jane Brautigam said. “We welcome feedback and are pleased that the public will have an opportunity to evaluate potential opportunities and trade-offs. The tool allows community members to send in their feedback and suggestions through this site."